JOB PURPOSE:
- Operate and oversee the programme’s Next Gen
Sequencing Facility.
- Manage and maintain the malaria qPCR service
- Coordinate a Sanger sequencing service with 3rd
party providers
- Manage and maintain the molecular biology
laboratory section
Description:
REPORTS TO:
- Head of Biosciences
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
- Assistant Research Officers.
- Interns, students.
INDIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
- None
BUDGET AND RESOURCE
RESPONSIBILITY:
- Manage all stocks of consumables and reagents for
1,2 & 3 above and maintenance of equipment for 4 above.
- Provide timely budget reports and invoicing for
services provided.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordination, operation and maintenance of the
Next Generation Sequencing facility and Malaria qPCR service.
- Maintain a robust stock control and grant billing
system to ensure stock-outs are minimised and budgets remain balanced.
- Ensure all equipment are fully maintained and
operational.
- Work closely with senior scientists to develop
sequencing assays.
- Develop and maintain SOPs and other controlled
documentation.
- Maintain clear and accurate records and results.
- Coordinate a Sanger sequencing service with 3rd
party providers, including sample shipment and payments.
- Provide a clean and safe working environment for
laboratory staff.
- Monitor and maintain relevant GCLP procedures and
standards in order to deliver a quality service at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A laboratory based MSc in a relevant subject, e.g.
Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, evolution, genetics.
- At least 3 years of research experience in a
Medical Research Laboratory.
- Knowledge of GCLPs, QMS and other relevant best
practices and standards.
- Knowledge and experience of implementing,
operating and maintaining Quality Assurance & Quality Control systems
including; Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assurance (EQA)
Schemes
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft
applications and Bioinformatics software.
DESIRABLE:
- Significant hands-on experience in Next Generation
Sequencing, particularly utilising the Illumina MiSeq platform.
- Significant experience in performing quantitative
PCR assays.
- Strong budgeting and stock management skills.
- Experience in troubleshooting molecular assays and
equipment and working with Service Providers, when required, to provide
rapid solutions that ensure minimum downtime.
COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrate high levels of integrity and
confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and
communication skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and critical
thinking skills;
- Teamwork and ability to work with diverse
teams
- Strong Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking
and attention to detail
- Strong team coordination and Supervisory skills.
How
To Apply